Photos Of The Day: Inspiring Photos of Extreme Weather

With the weather conditions that the earth is experiencing, there would something that catches the eyes of Photographers and one of those would be when it’s Stormy. Storm depicts the disturbance of the atmosphere’s astronomical body.

 It darkens the whole sky and would eventually imply a strong weather condition. Signs of it may either be thunderstorm, very dark sky, strong wind, hail, dust or snowstorm or even heavy precipitation. It creates a sight pleasing to the eyes of photography even when it means destruction sometimes.

Weather photography is a beautiful anomaly used to showcase some of mother nature’s finest patterns. Specifically rain and thunder storms produce some very exciting effects on the natural world around us. If you’re looking for some inspiring photos on a rainy day, then look no further!

Taken by Dan Ransom

Taken by Dragan Todorović

Taken by Marina Cano

Taken by John Forrey

Taken by Danilo Faria

Taken by Piotr Krol

Taken by Jamie Betts Photo

Taken by Evgeni Dinev

Taken by Marina Cano

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do photographers capture lightning in photos?

Most lightning photos are taken on a tripod with the camera pointed at the active part of the storm, using manual focus set to infinity and back-to-back long exposures. The more frames you shoot during the storm, the better your chances of catching a strike in one of them.

What camera settings work best for lightning photography?

A common nighttime starting point is ISO 100 to 200, an aperture around f/8 and exposures of 15 to 30 seconds. Use a tripod, shoot in RAW, and adjust as you review your frames: narrow the aperture if bolts look overexposed, or open it up if distant strikes appear faint.

Is it safe to photograph storms and lightning?

Photographing lightning carries real risk, so keep your distance and shoot from a sheltered spot such as a covered porch, a parking garage opening or inside your car. Use a weather radar app to track the storm's direction, and pack up if the storm moves over you.

Can I photograph lightning with a phone?

You can try: mount the phone on a tripod or stable support, use a manual camera app that allows long exposures, and shoot continuously through the storm. A dedicated camera with manual controls gives you far more control, so treat phone results as a fun experiment rather than a guarantee.